Crown Audio DriveCore 41200 Overview
The 1200W Crown Audio CDi 4|1200 4-Channel DriveCore Series Power Amplifier with BLU Link utilizes technology derived from the flagship Crown DriveCore Install series amplifiers, providing an impressive mix of high-performance, rich feature set, and competitive cost. The CDi DriveCore 4|1200 offers streamlined functionality for most large-sized installation such as cinema, houses of worship, hotels, cruise lines, and more.
The DriveCore integrated circuit eliminates hundreds of components within the amplifier, reducing the variability of component values and increasing reliability, resulting in remarkable audio fidelity from an efficient design. The 4-channel amplifier is simple to use and includes a network control & monitoring, an advanced DSP circuit, and an easy-to-use, front-panel interface. The amplifier is equipped with two BLU Link RJ45 connectors, which can receive and send 256 fault-tolerant audio channels.
The amplifier is capable of driving up to 100Vrms speaker loads without requiring a transformer and comes pre-loaded with JBL speaker tunings to help make installations quicker and easier. The CDi 4|1200 features an Ethernet port for using HARMAN's HiQnet Audio Architect software for configuration and operation over a standard TCP/IQ network. The rear panel includes terminal block inputs and barrier strip outputs.
- DriveCore Technology: patented DriveCore integrated circuit combines hundreds of discrete circuits into one chip for better performance, lower power consumption, and improved reliability
- BLU link digital audio transport up to 256 channels of digital audio over CAT 5e cabling
- Supports configuration and control using HiQnet Audio Architect
- Monitoring and control over TCP/IP
- Color LCD and front-panel user interface for amplifier configuration, control, and monitoring
- Programmable GPIO (general purpose input/output) control port
- Digital signal processing (input/output EQ filters, crossover, input/output delay, LevelMAX limiters)
- Support for importing of FIR filter coefficients
- 20 device presets 1 factory and 19 user
- 96 kHz/32-bit floating-point signal processing
- Universal power supply with PFC for reduced current draw and industry-leading efficiency
- Power saving modes
- Remote power off Sleep mode activated via AUX port
- 70/100Vrms direct drive
- Each channel independently configurable for low z or high z operation
- Advanced protection circuits amplifier and loads are protected against shorted outputs, DC, mismatched loads, overheating, over/undervoltage, and high-frequency overload
- Three-year, no-fault transferable warranty your investment is fully protected
- Complies with GreenEdge by HARMAN environmentally friendly practices in design, manufacturing, and packaging complement energy-efficient operation
- Support for BSS Audio Soundweb Contrio Ethernet wall controllers
- Included speaker tuning for various JBL speaker models
Crown Audio DriveCore 41200 Specs
Key Specs
| Number of Channels | 4 |
| Amplifier Power Rating | 1200 W per Channel 2400 W Bridged |
| Load Impedance / Voltage | Stereo: 2 / 4 / 8 / 16 Ohms per Channel 70 / 100 V per Channel Bridged: 4 / 8 / 16 Ohms 140 / 200 V |
| DSP | 32-Bit Floating Point DSP at 96 kHz |
| Analog Audio I/O | 2x Block 6-Pin Balanced Line Input 2x Barrier Strip 4-Pin Speaker Output |
| Digital I/O | 1x RJ45 Ethernet Input/Output (Control) 2x RJ45 BLU-Link Input/Output (I/O) |
| Rackmount Size | 2 RU |
| Amplifier Power Rating | 1200 W per Channel 2400 W Bridged |
| Load Impedance / Voltage | Stereo: 2 / 4 / 8 / 16 Ohms per Channel 70 / 100 V per Channel Bridged: 4 / 8 / 16 Ohms 140 / 200 V |
Performance
| Protections | DC Fault, Low Impedance, Open Circuit, Overcurrent, Overvoltage, Ultrasonic, Undervoltage |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.25 dB (8 Ohms) |
| Damping Factor | > 1000 |
| Input Sensitivity | Line: 0.7 Vrms to 2.5 Vrms / -.8 dBu to 10.2 dBu (at 8 Ohms) 1 Vrms to 3.5 Vrms / 2.2 dBu to 13.2 dBu (at 70 V) 1.4 Vrms to 5 Vrms / 5.2 dBu to 16.2 dBu (at 100 V) |
| Input Impedance | 10 Kilohms (Balanced) 5 Kilohms (Unbalanced) |
| Max Gain | 34 dB (at 4 Ohms, at 8 Ohms, at 70 V, at 100 V) |
| Max Input Level | +20 dBu |
| SNR | > 104 dB |
| THD | 0.35% (at Rated Power) |
| Intermodulation Distortion | 0.35% |
| Crosstalk | > 80 dB (Below Rated Power) |
| Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) | > 70 dB |
Signal Processing
| DSP | 32-Bit Floating Point DSP at 96 kHz |
| Audio Delay | Adjustable Up to 1000 ms per Channel |
| Crossover | High-Pass: 16 to 20 kHz, 12/24/48 dB/Octave Bessel High-Pass: 16 to 20 kHz, 6/12/24/48 dB/Octave Butterworth High-Pass: 16 to 20 kHz, 12/24/48 dB/Octave Linkwitz-Riley Low-Pass: 16 to 20 kHz, 12/24/48 dB/Octave Bessel Low-Pass: 16 to 20 kHz, 6/12/24/48 dB/Octave Butterworth Low-Pass: 16 to 20 kHz, 12/24/48 dB/Octave Linkwitz-Riley |
| EQ | 8-Band Parametric EQ per Channel |
| Limiting | Yes |
Connectivity
| Analog Audio I/O | 2x Block 6-Pin Balanced Line Input 2x Barrier Strip 4-Pin Speaker Output |
| Digital I/O | 1x RJ45 Ethernet Input/Output (Control) 2x RJ45 BLU-Link Input/Output (I/O) |
| USB I/O | No |
Power
| AC Input Power | Universal: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
| AC Power Connector | 1x IEC 15 A / NEMA 5-15 |
| Current Consumption | 120 VAC: 6.8 to 7.6 A (1/8 Power) 15 to 17.7 A (1/3 Power) 230 VAC: 3.5 to 4.1 A (1/8 Power) 15 to 9.2 A (1/3 Power) |
| Power Consumption | 120 VAC: 213 to 293 W (1/8 Power) 392 to 679 (1/3 Power) 230 VAC: 212 to 278 W (1/8 Power) 398 to 546 (1/3 Power) |
Physical
| Display & Indicators | Front Panel: 1x Multi-Color Graphic LCD |
| Rackmount Size | 2 RU |
| Cooling | Fan (Variable Speed) |
| Thermal Dissipation | 1865 BTU/hr (Maximum) |
| Dimensions | 19.0 x 3.5 x 14.7" / 48.3 x 8.9 x 37.4 cm |
| Weight | 20.1 lb / 9.1 kg |
In the Box
- Crown Audio CDi 4|1200BL 4-Channel DriveCore Series Power Amplifier with BLU Link (1200W)
- 2 x Terminal Blocks
- Power Cord
- 3-Year Warranty
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